I was lucky enough to win not one but TWO cruises, in just three days! I couldn’t believe my luck and since then I’ve decided to enter every cruise competition I can find on the internet.
I decided to create this list of every online cruise competition to make it easier for others to find cruise competitions and enter them online as well.
I’ve even provided the answers to any quiz questions for you. (I can’t guarantee that they’re correct, but I tried my very best)
How to win a free cruise
Entering the competitions to win free cruises is easy. Just click on each of the links below and you’ll be taken to the competition entry pages. Just enter your details and off you go. And don’t forget to check your emails in case you win!
As I’m based in the UK, I have chosen cruise competitions that are open to UK residents.
If you live in the US or Canada, take a look at this list of cruise sweepstakes for North American residents.
Free online cruise competitions in the UK
The competitions listed below are all free to enter online.
Win a 14-night Caribbean cruise
Prize: A 14-night Caribbean cruise for two people on board P&O Cruises’ Britannia. The prize includes flights from London, Manchester or Birmingham. The cruise departs 25th February 2023 and includes a balcony cabin.
This prize is courtesy of P&O Cruises.
Closing date: 6th December 2021
Win an all-inclusive 14-night Spain, France & Portugal cruise worth £4,600
Prize: A 14-night all-inclusive ‘Spain, France & Portugal’ cruise for two, sailing round-trip from the UK next April on board Sky Princess. The prize comes with all the benefits of a Princess Plus Fare, which includes premium drinks, unlimited wifi and tips.
This prize is courtesy of World of Cruising and Princess Cruises.
Closing date: 21st December 2021
Win a £10,000 Seabourn cruise
Prize: A 7-night full-board Seabourn Mediterranean fly-cruise in an ocean-front suite, including cruise gratuities, selected drinks and return flights from London airports. The cruise will need to be taken during April or May 2022.
This prize is courtesy of Best Magazine and Seabourn.
Closing date: 30th November 2021
Win an all-inclusive 7-night cruise on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur
Prize: A 7-night all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruise on Regent Seven Seas’ new ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. The prize includes return flights from London.
This prize is courtesy of Seascanner and Regent Seven Seas.
Closing date: 30th April 2022
Win a 9-day river cruise from Cincinnati to Memphis worth £9,320
Prize: An all-inclusive cruise on the Ohio and Tennessee river aboard the brand new authentic paddlewheeler, American Countess. It includes return flights, transfers, meals, unlimited drinks and excursions.
This prize is courtesy of Light Blue Travel and American Queen Steamboat Company.
Closing date: 6th December 2021
Competitions with text and postal entries
Some cruise competitions are only open to people entering via text or post. I usually don’t enter these as there is a charge to enter by text and I think that entering by post is a bit of a faff. If I ever have to post anything it usually stays in my handbag for a few weeks until I pass a post box!
However, if you’d like to enter the competitions too, then please go ahead. The links to the competition details are below.
(None at the moment)
Get notified of new cruise competitions
I send out an email each month to let people know about the latest cruise competitions. You can sign up to that here and never miss another competition.
Have you ever won a cruise?
If you’re lucky enough to win a cruise in one of these competitions, please come back and let me know. I’d love to hear about it!
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Hi Jenni,
What a lovely gesture, have entered the Sky Princess comp. Don’t think I could cope on one of the other Upmarket cruises even though they do look marvellous. BY the way, we have booked on Anthem of the seas cabin 8275, do you know if there is a video out there we can view ? maybe by someone who has stayed in it. My wife is desperate to find out exact layout – thanks.
Hi Francis. I can’t find a video of that exact cabin, but this one should be identical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03N2g2UXbM8 I hope that helps! Good luck with the competition. Jenni
Thanks so much for posting these! I have also won two cruises previously, the first was a Carnival cruise around the Med (the one that got us hooked!) and then a Xmas Markets one on QM2 which was also fantastic.
Oh wow, so nice to hear from a fellow winner. Do you enter a lot of competitions too? Good luck with these! Jenni
Oh how I love to see and hear where you are cruising,how lovely of you to share cruising comps with us all,I love a cruise and really missed it these two years,am saving up our pennies for hopefully a cruise next year,unless my luck changes and we win one thank you both so much.
You’re most welcome. And good luck!
Thanks for compiling these Jenny
You’re most welcome. Good luck!
Cruise mummy, can you find links to cruise competitions in and around Australia, Asia etc.
Ozzies are always left out of such bargains and if you look at overseas cruises they are always cheaper than cruising in and around Australia/ New Zealand. Some packages are up to 2.5 times more than a European or USA cruise.
Hi John, thanks for the suggestion! As far as I can see, nobody is listing all the cruise competitions for Australian residents to enter However, it looks like there are lots available. Your best bet would be to type “win a cruise” into google.com.au and you should see quite a few come up. Good luck! Jenni
I looked at MSC Virtuosa which is billed as all inclusive , but on their site I noticed that several eating options were classed as chargeable , for instance the burgers and hot dogs at the pool . These have always been included on all other lines I have been with. Be nice to see a report on this!!!!
Hi John. I’ll be on MSC Virtuosa next week so I’ll have more info for you then. Be sure to follow me on social media for updates, Instagram is where I like to hang out most: https://www.instagram.com/cruisemummy/ Jenni
I’m already booked on the first one!
The Sky Princess one looks perfect – entered 🙂
Good luck!
Thanks very much for sharing all these with us Jenni!
Well done on winning some great prize cruises. Sounds amazing 🙂
I’d love to know, did you win them through your cruise company ie for employees only or were you really lucky in beating thousands of entrants via an entry form?
Was there any skill involved?
Good luck for your winning your next cruise!
Thank you. There are some competitions which are only for travel agents and while I do enter those too, all the ones I post here are ones that anyone in the UK can enter. If any skill’s involved it’s only ever a quick Google of the answer which I do for you to save you time 🙂 Good luck!
Have always wanted to go on a cruise with my partner but we could never afford it. I have entered all so fingers crossed x
Good luck!
Ooooh I shall be entering them all ? thank you!
You’re welcome!